The Bachelor’s makeup artist Helen Dowsley shares secrets to getting the girls ready to meet Locky

She’s the renowned celebrity makeup artist who has worked with the likes of Rihanna, Ed Sheeran and Ruby Rose.

And as part of The Bachelor’s styling team, it appears Helen Dowsley is Channel Ten’s best kept secret.

Her prime focus is to ensure both Locky Gilbert and his female contenders are all camera-ready.

In behind the scenes footage, Helen told 10Play that the most important step is getting to know each of the girls, in order to know how to style them. 

‘I get to know the girls’ personalities because it’s really important to know that they’re comfortable,’ she explained.

‘Girls tend to put a little bit more makeup on when they get nervous,’ Helen added.

Helen explains that she’s noticed most girls would overcompensate their makeup when feeling nervous or insecure – and it just doesn’t do them any justice.

With COVID-19 safety measures in place, Helen, and her makeup team were required to wear face masks while applying makeup to each of Locky’s contenders.

‘Each girl is an individual and we want to make sure that she’s really comfortable, really happy, feeling really sexy’ she adds.

In the footage Helen explained that it’s important to use makeup that will enhance the features of the girls, while still looking good on camera.

‘I want them to look natural, and not feel like they’re wearing a mask while being as comfortable as possible while meeting The Bachelor.’

The Bachelor Australia continues on Ten on Wednesday at 7.30pm